Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Surfing Shipstern Bluff

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #34,395 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Surfing Shipstern Bluff

Zara

4.1527 votes

Rank #16,510 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Surfing Shipstern Bluff takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Marquina2/5

Surfing Shipstern Bluff3/5

Ratings & consensus: Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Marquina
Sillage & projection: Black Marquina
Value for money: Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Surfing Shipstern Bluff

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Surfing Shipstern BluffZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 55%Had 11%Want 35%

Category winnerSurfing Shipstern BluffRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

35%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value74

Category winnerSurfing Shipstern BluffBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

musky48%

powdery30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg

Base

CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

Mandarin OrangeLavender

Base

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Spring78

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#16,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSurfing Shipstern BluffHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Marquina by Aurora Scents is a citrus aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2022. It centers on a prominent iris heart supported by violet leaf and grapefruit. This composition offers a fresh, powdery, and leathery profile that works best during fall or spring days, particularly for those who appreciate woody …

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Surfing Shipstern Bluff by Zara opens with a bright splash of bergamot and lemon, quickly settling into a refreshing heart of mandarin and lavender. It is a straightforward, aromatic woody scent ideal for casual summer days. This 2023 release offers a clean, reliable profile that feels at home on a hot afternoon or as…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Marquina or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Surfing Shipstern Bluff takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Surfing Shipstern Bluff is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Surfing Shipstern Bluff for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Black Marquina lasts longest (Black Marquina 66/100, Surfing Shipstern Bluff 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, Surfing Shipstern Bluff 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Surfing Shipstern Bluff smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Black Marquina or Surfing Shipstern Bluff better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; Surfing Shipstern Bluff suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Black Marquina has top notes of Violet Leaf, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Pink Pepper, Saffron and Lavender, a base of Cashmeran, Leather, Musk and Sandalwood. Surfing Shipstern Bluff has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mandarin Orange and Lavender, a base of Musk and Patchouli.